Nigerian Police Woman, Juliet Chukwu Wins Bantamweight Championship In South Africa

Corporal Juliet Chukwu, a Nigerian police officer, has made headlines by winning the Bantamweight Championship at the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC119) in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) announced Juliet Chukwu’s victory in a statement released on Saturday, December 14.

The statement, signed by the Force’s Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, praised her achievement as a testament to the rising global success of Nigerian athletes and the NPF’s commitment to fostering excellence in sports.

“The Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has once again earned another outstanding honour and made the nation proud as one of its own, Corporal Juliet Chukwu, clinches the Bantamweight Championship title in an exhilarating display of skill and determination at the prestigious Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC119) held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

“This remarkable achievement highlights the growing prowess of Nigerian athletes on the global stage and reinforces the Force’s commitment to excellence in all areas of sports.

“Following the record-breaking feat, the IGP reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring police excellence in sports, particularly in the rapidly evolving discipline of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

“This commitment has been highlighted by the approval of the official introduction of MMA to the Force through the formation of the Nigeria Police MMA Association, the sponsorship of the 1st ever IGP MMA Open National Championship and Stakeholders Sensitization Seminar, and the approved demonstration of MMA at the 14th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) – Oluyole 2024,” the statement said.

In his remarks, the IGP reaffirmed the NPF’s support for Corporal Chukwu and other officers excelling in sports.

He noted that the Force is committed to achieving greater success across various disciplines while continuing its broader mission of organizational excellence.

“Throughout the year, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded notable achievements in the area of personnel efficiency, effective crime-bursting, reform against corruption and now, in the aspect of sports.

“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to organisational development and success, with several programs and initiatives emplaced towards this goal, even in the area of sports.

“The Force is dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering an environment that encourages excellence for its officers in all endeavours,” the statement added.

KanyiDaily recalls that the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) recently arrested and arraigned 113 foreign nationals before the Federal High Court in Abuja.